ALLY MCCOIST has tipped Duncan Ferguson to become the next Everton manager on a full-time basis.

It comes as Rafa Benitez was axed as Goodison boss after less than seven months in charge.

The Toffees now sit just six points above the relegation zone, with former Liverpool boss Benitez paying the price for a poor run of form.

The 61-year-old later issued a statement through his official website, admitting he had the challenge of winning over the Everton fans at the start of his tenure and pointing to injuries as the main reason behind the poor run which led to his departure.

McCoist reckons Ferguson would be the perfect replacement for Benitez since he knows the club inside out and after spending time as a temporary boss in the past.

McCoist told talkSPORT: "I don't think they have to look very far, Woodsy, to be brutally honest with you.

"I think they look (for Big Dunc), yes. That's exactly where they look.

"That man has done it before, there is absolutely nobody who knows the club better. I think he has a relationship with supporters that every manager in the country would die for to tell you the truth.

"That will cut him a bit of slack but once he gets in there it'll be just the same as any other manager, it's results how you're judged.

"I just think it's a no-brainer."